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Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and basil

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Ingredients

Preparation method

  1. Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.

  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until soft.

  3. Add the chilli, salt and freshly ground black pepper, turn the heat up and stir.

  4. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook for a further three minutes.

  5. Add the spaghetti to the sauce and add the torn basil leaves. Toss until the pasta is coated in the sauce.

  6. Serve garnished with grated parmesan.

Less than 30 mins preparation time

10 to 30 mins cooking time

Serves 4

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